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Norm Duke Towel Shot

Aaron — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:53:42 +0000

This is Norm Duke’s famous “towel shot.” Norm demonstrates how he does it and how he holds the towel.

Backwards Bowler

Aaron — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:43:14 +0000

This is the video of Jim Cripps, the “backwards bowler.” Jim manages to be fairly successful with this unusual style.

Brian Voss Covers 7-10 Split in PBA Mixed Doubles

Aaron — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 06:12:13 +0000

Brian Voss left a pocket 7-10 split at a crucial point in a match during the PBA Don and Paula Carter Mixed Doubles event. Voss ended up needing to make the spare to win the match and advance to the TV Finals of the tournament. This is definitely one to see.

Tony Reyes Ramp Shot (Bowling Tricks)

Aaron — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:07:31 +0000

Tony Reyes makes a perfect shot using a ramp to jump the ball over two other bowling balls. Somehow, Tony manages to still get a strike to win!

Norm Duke Spinning Ball Spare Conversion (Bowling Tricks)

Aaron — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:16:37 +0000

Here Norm Duke converts on a very difficult trick shot. He spins a ball and pushes it down the lane. Meanwhile, he throws his strike shot and leaves a pin. The spinning ball converts the spare. This trick is really unbelievable.

Machuga Flop (Bowling Tricks)

Aaron — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:20:17 +0000

Here is the famous “Machuga Flop” as performed by Mike Machuga in the 2005 PBA Greater Omaha Classic. Mike had the match wrapped up and did this on his fill ball.

Chris Barnes Flying Eagle Trick Shot (Bowling Tricks)

Aaron — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:58:18 +0000

Here Chris Barnes shows how to make the “flying eagle” trick shot. This is Barnes’ signature trick shot. He is known for making this more than anyone else. This was done in the PBA Trick Shot Challenge.

Osku Palermaa Trick Shot (Bowling Tricks)

Aaron — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:11:56 +0000

Here is the famous shot that the two-handed wonder from Finland, Osku Palermaa, made at the PBA World Series of Bowling. Osku lofted the ball over a chair, which was placed beyond the arrows, which resulted in a strike.